Assistant Depot Manager: Drive Sales & Team Growth

Howden Joinery Limited; New Milton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonuses

Training and development

Excellent pension up to 12%

Up to 32 days annual leave

Staff discount

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

40 hour working week

No evenings, Sunday or Bank Holiday

Virtual GP and wellbeing support

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in driving sales, customer service and overall depot performance. You will lead and develop a hands-on team, build strong relationships with local trade customers and help deliver targets in a busy, high-energy environment.

This role offers training and development, a strong pension, generous leave, staff discounts, and a share scheme, with a 40-hour week and no evenings, Sundays or bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to spot opportunities to grow sales and improve performance.
• Proactive problem solver who takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the Depot Manager in day-to-day depot operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with local trade customers.
• Lead, coach and develop the team to improve performance.
• Oversee sales, customer service, warehouse and stock.
• Review performance and drive sales to meet targets.
• Promote the full range of products and services.
• Deputise for the Depot Manager when needed.
• Maintain high health and safety standards across the depot.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales driven

Customer focus

Communication

Planning & organisation

Job description

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in driving sales, customer service and overall depot performance. You will lead and develop a hands-on team, build strong relationships with local trade customers and help deliver targets in a busy, high-energy environment.

This role offers training and development, a strong pension, generous leave, staff discounts, and a share scheme, with a 40-hour week and no evenings, Sundays or bank holidays.